I am planning to start contracting, have just been made redundant from a permie job, and I think using an umbrella company would suit me. However, I am looking for recommendations for reputable umbrella companies. Can anyone help?
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Originally posted by greggruner View PostI am planning to start contracting, have just been made redundant from a permie job, and I think using an umbrella company would suit me. However, I am looking for recommendations for reputable umbrella companies. Can anyone help?
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I am planning to start contracting, have just been made redundant from a permie job, and I think using an umbrella company would suit me. However, I am looking for recommendations for reputable umbrella companies. Can anyone help?Comment
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Originally posted by PTP View PostI'd find yourself a contract offer before worrying about choosing an umbrella. Because the agency/client might insist that you choose an umbrella out of a shortlist they've set.
If the accept Ltd companies - fill your boots
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I recommend that you look at this site which has reviews relating specifically to the CJRS:
Find fairer IR35 & CV19 clients, agents & brollys. OffPayroll.org.uk
Some umbrellas were very good at furloughing their contractors whereas a small number refused to participate.
Not only will it give you a good indication of how they treat their contractors, but choosing one who participated will give you some confidence you'll be furloughed should there ever be a need to reintroduce the scheme (God forbid).Comment
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Originally posted by Wary View PostI recommend that you look at this site which has reviews relating specifically to the CJRS:
Find fairer IR35 & CV19 clients, agents & brollys. OffPayroll.org.uk
Some umbrellas were very good at furloughing their contractors whereas a small number refused to participate.
Not only will it give you a good indication of how they treat their contractors, but choosing one who participated will give you some confidence you'll be furloughed should there ever be a need to reintroduce the scheme (God forbid).
And just just note offpayroll.org.uk were correcting some of the public feedback made about Contractor Umbrella on linkedin as well. It's not for the platform to be defending one particular companies feedback now is it.
OK to use it as a yard stick to avoid the really problem ones but bear the above in mind.
If you can use any brolly use Clarity Umbrella. Very well known and respected on here and I've personally been an employee with Lucy in the past.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostFrom what I read no umbrellas were 'very good' at furloughing. It was a complete mess even in the best cases so with my pedant hat on I'm not sure that is the best yardstick.. and picking anything based on <cough> genuine <cough> public reviews as well..
And just just note offpayroll.org.uk were correcting some of the public feedback made about Contractor Umbrella on linkedin as well. It's not for the platform to be defending one particular companies feedback now is it.
OK to use it as a yard stick to avoid the really problem ones but bear the above in mind.
If you can use any brolly use Clarity Umbrella. Very well known and respected on here and I've personally been an employee with Lucy in the past.
Ironically I've just noticed Clarity Umbrella has their first review on this site, short but not-so-sweet, claiming that they would not pay JRS.
Lucy - as you post on this forum, please can you confirm whether you participated in CJRS, and the reasons for your decision?Comment
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Originally posted by Wary View PostIronically I've just noticed Clarity Umbrella has their first review on this site, short but not-so-sweet, claiming that they would not pay JRS.
Originally posted by Wary View PostLucy - as you post on this forum, please can you confirm whether you participated in CJRS, and the reasons for your decision?Comment
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Originally posted by Wary View PostFair comment, especially as one can't be sure how genuine these reviews are.
Ironically I've just noticed Clarity Umbrella has their first review on this site, short but not-so-sweet, claiming that they would not pay JRS.
Lucy - as you post on this forum, please can you confirm whether you participated in CJRS, and the reasons for your decision?
That type of post only demonstrates what's wrong with that, and all other public feedback forums.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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